Mercedes Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II Kit

Everything for the Evo 2 conversion of your Mercedes 190E W201: the complete GFRP kit or every part on its own, from the front bumper with splitter to the wheel arch extensions and the rear spoiler with flap. After buying your kit you get access to discounted spare parts through our motorsport programme. What the conversion involves, from wheel arches to registration, is covered in our guide to converting a Mercedes 190E to Evo 2 and briefly in the questions below the products.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GFRP kit, and what is it not?
A motorsport kit in GFRP with good value for money: light, affordable, every part available on its own. It is not a 10,000 euro carbon or Kevlar kit, not plug and play and not fitted without adjustments. If you know that and approach the project with realistic expectations, you get the Evo 2 shape at good value for money, with reliable order handling, careful shipping and someone to talk to before you buy.
What is the motorsport programme?
If you race, rally or run track days, you will need replacements at some point. The motorsport programme is part of the free rpmdepot PLUS Club: after buying your kit you get reduced prices on spare parts for all kit components. Sign up, log in, and your member prices show automatically in the cart.
How does GFRP hold up in use, and what happens when it gets damaged?
GFRP is the classic motorsport material for body parts: light, dimensionally stable and above all repairable. Cracks, stone chips or breakouts after contact can be laminated, filled and repainted. Carbon tends to shatter and gets replaced rather than repaired. And if a GFRP part is beyond saving, replacements are affordable and available, cheaper still in the rpmdepot PLUS motorsport programme. No body part is indestructible, but with GFRP a damage stays calculable.
Can I use the parts in historic motorsport?
Yes. Customers in many racing series run the parts on circuits and in rallying. Whether your regulations allow the parts is something to check with your organiser.
What can I keep from my standard 190?
Nothing from the body kit, the kit is complete. Body, doors, bonnet, boot lid and fenders stay, but they get modified.
What can I keep from a 16V?
Side skirts and the door Sacco boards. Front and rear bumper, splitter, rear spoiler with flap and additional spoiler and all wheel arch extensions are Evo 2 specific.
What is the difference to the Evo 1 conversion?
The Evo 1 builds on more 16V parts (rear bumper, side skirts, both Sacco board sets). The Evo 2 keeps only the side skirts and door Sacco boards. Both kits are available complete or as single parts.
Which parts are optional?
CW underbody panels, carbon side skirts instead of GFRP, boot lid, bonnet and roof skin. You find all of them in this overview.
Do I have to cut or widen the wheel arches?
Yes, the outer fenders front and rear. At the rear you reconnect inner and outer wall. The front inner wheel wells only need work if you want to run the larger wheel setups the kit allows. Details in the guide.
Does the kit come with brackets?
Partly. Wheel arch extensions have threads but are usually bonded. Rear spoiler with threads, side skirts bolt on like the originals. Bumpers come without brackets, you build those to suit your use. Details in the guide.
Is the rear spoiler solid or hollow?
Hollow and as light as possible. For extra stiffness you can fill it with a polyurethane body foam such as Teroson PU 9500 FOAM or PETEC Karo-Schaum 98140.
Can I do the conversion myself?
Yes, many customers do. Experience with GFRP parts does help though, fitting and adjusting go easier and the result gets better.
Can I fit the kit in a weekend?
No. Adjusting, bodywork and priming take time. In on Friday, out with a show car on Sunday is not realistic.
Is there a certificate for the GFRP kit and how do I get it registered?
No, there is no certificate. The parts are motorsport parts without a material certificate or test report. For possible road use the route is an individual approval, talk to your inspector first. We are happy to help with questions or with parts for the inspection.
What does the Evo 2 conversion cost?
The complete GFRP kit is from 1,949 € incl. German VAT, for EU business customers and export from 1,638 € net plus local taxes, duties and delivery. Send us a request with your delivery address for a quote including delivery.
How is the kit shipped, also abroad and overseas?
Yes, worldwide. Small parts by parcel, large parts as bulky goods or freight in sturdy, custom packaging to avoid shipping damage. In Germany by carrier or direct delivery from our warehouse on request. Overseas by air or sea freight, cheapest to a business address. The full kit spreads the shipping cost over more items, several kits lower it further per kit. Send us your delivery address for a quote.
Does the kit fit every W201?
Yes. You can use any 190 as the base car.
Which wheels and tyres fit under the Evo 2?
With the Evo kit you can run various 17 inch wheels, even 18 inch works. The original setup is the maxilite Evo 8.25x17, for motorsport setups the Compomotive wheels in 17 and 18 inch. Our tyre calculator gives you the matching tyre size.
GFRP or carbon?
The kit is GFRP: affordable, light, delivered raw with gelcoat. Selected parts are also available in carbon, lighter and stiffer, some with a material certificate that makes registration easier. More in the Evo or 16V guide.
How much does the Evo 2 GFRP kit weigh?
The complete kit weighs around 26 kg. The exact weight varies with production and optional components.
Are the parts delivered primed or painted?
No, the GFRP parts come raw with gelcoat. Fitting, filling and priming are part of the conversion.
Are the kits in stock, what is the lead time?
Whether a kit is in stock you see on the product page. Otherwise it is made to order with lead times from about 2 months depending on workload. Demand is high right now: order now and secure your place in the queue.